Namibia Loses Its FMD-Free Status
Namibia has lost its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) free status after an outbreak was confirmed at a farm near the South African border. The government has implemented a nationwide ban on the movement and trade of cloven-hoofed animals to contain the virus.
Why it matters
The loss of this status severely impacts Namibia's ability to export premium beef, threatening a significant sector of the national economy.
A single farm near the South African border just upended one of Africa's most carefully guarded livestock zones. Here's what happened, why it matters, and what veterinarians everywhere can take from it.
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